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We are UCL's premier motorsports society, bringing high octane racing to all our members! We provide opportunities for absolute beginners at karting, more experienced drivers and the best of the best in a range of indoor, outdoor and virtual racing events, along with Grand Prix viewings and other fun social events! We'll see you on track!
Memberships
We offer three types of memberships:
- Taster (free)
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Welcome to the Club! For those curious about karting, our club and what we do - no commitment needed. This grants you access to:
- Taster events
- WhatsApp Group Chat
DISCLAIMER: As per UCL SU regulations, to participate in further club activity after 31st October, a non-taster membership must be purchased.
- Casual (£15)
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Welcome to the Track! Want to give karting a go? Come to a few events with your friends? This affordable membership enables access to some of our discounted indoor karting events at 8+ venues in and around London, along with all simulator and social events, with up to 30% discounts on karting & sim events for all members! If you attend just 1-2 events, the membership will have paid for itself and the more events you go to the more money you will have saved! Racers of all abilities are welcome to join this. This grants access to:
- All Taster benefits
- All socials
- 4-5 Indoor Karting Events
- All Simulator Sessions/Virtual Racing
- Social (£30)
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Welcome to the Paddock! This membership enables year-long access to all of our discounted karting events at 10+ venues in and around London, along with all social events! Your money will be used to subsidise karting events for you and all of your friends, with up to 30% discounts on karting events for all members! If you attend just a few events, the membership will have paid for itself and the more events you go to the more money you will have saved! Racers of all abilities are welcome to join this. This grants access to:
- All Taster benefits
- All socials
- All Indoor and Outdoor Karting Events
- All Simulator Sessions/Virtual Racing
- Competitive (£45)
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Welcome to the GRID! For more experienced racers looking to join the British Universities Karting Championship (BUKC) team. The club acts as a platform for members of the BUKC team to compete against 54 other universities across the country in Europe’s fastest arrive & drive karts. This grants access to:
- All Social benefits
- BUKC Test day
- Opportunity to represent UCL in the BUKC 2025/26 season
In terms of the schedule of events for this season:
- Test Days
- 12th-14th October @ Whilton Mill
- 26th October @ Buckmore Park
- Qualifiers
- 13th - 15th November @ Whilton Mill
- Races
- 28th - 29th January @ Buckmore Park
- 3rd - 4th March @ Warden Law
- 24th - 25th March @ Glan Y Gors
- 23rd - 25th April @ Llandow
The membership does not guarantee you a spot on the BUKC team (due to very high demand and limited seats) - please get in touch with us before purchasing this membership!
DISCLAIMER: BUKC Test Session fees are paid separately from competitive memberships. Get in touch if you have any questions!